bring within range

bring (something) within range

To cause something to move within the distance that one's gunfire can reach. Once our calls brought several turkeys within range, we readied our guns. It's dangerous up ahead. If you proceed, I really think you'll bring the convoy within range of enemy fire. There's no way I'm hitting that. Come on, at least bring the target within range!

See also: bring, range, within

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bring someone or something within range (of someone or something)

to cause someone or something to be in someone's or something's [gun] sights. Don't bring the hunters within range of the farmer's gun sights. The bait brought the geese within range of Jeff and his friends.

See also: bring, range, within

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